Experience

Founder & AI Engineer

2023 — Present

Independent — tend.host / tenddash · Remote

Building AI-powered SaaS products from the ground up. Designing systems where agents do real work — not just answer questions. Currently shipping tend.host (managed hosting with agentic ops) and tenddash (a command center for your digital infrastructure). Every line of code is intentional.

• Architecting tend.host — a hosting platform with AI agents baked into the operations layer
• Building tenddash — a unified dashboard that brings clarity to complex infrastructure
• Deep in Claude API, MCP servers, and agentic workflow design
• Shipping SvelteKit + AI stacks that would make a senior engineer raise an eyebrow

Non-Commissioned Officer — Signal & Technology

2002 — 2014

United States Army · Multiple — including Bagram & Kandahar, Afghanistan

Served 10+ years on active duty, including two deployments to combat zones in Afghanistan. Specialized in technology, communications, and field operations. The Army taught me more about systems, leadership, and staying calm under pressure than any bootcamp ever could.

• Completed two combat deployments to Afghanistan — Operation Enduring Freedom
• Trained in drone operations, signal jamming, and satellite communications technology
• Led teams under pressure in environments where downtime has a very different meaning
• Earned multiple commendations for technical proficiency and operational leadership
• Retired honorably after a decade of service — with both the medals and the stories